You are travelling at a speed of approximately 40 km/h. The lights change from "green" to "amber" when you are 40 m away. What do you do?

When you approach a traffic light that changes from green to amber and you are 40 meters away while traveling at 40 km/h, the appropriate action is to stop. According to German traffic regulations, if a driver sees an amber light while still a safe distance from the intersection, they must prepare to stop unless they are too close to the light to do so safely. Stopping is crucial for the safety of all road users.

If the light turns amber while you are far enough away to stop safely, it indicates you should not proceed through the intersection but rather slow down and stop, as moving forward could lead to running a red light if the light changes again. This adherence to the traffic signal system is an important part of maintaining orderly and safe traffic flow.